Description
A. M. Cassandre, Project for A Newspaper Poster, 1937
An exceptional and rare gravure print from Fortune Magazine’s March 1937 issue, this masterwork by the legendary Art Deco designer A. M. Cassandre exemplifies the sophisticated visual language that defined the movement’s golden age. The composition presents a commanding white-gloved hand cradling the globe—a potent symbol of journalistic reach and editorial authority. The hand itself is composed of newspaper text, creating a brilliant visual metaphor where the medium of news literally becomes the instrument of global influence. Set against a deep blue background scattered with golden accents, the design captures the modernist aesthetic at its finest: bold, geometric, and conceptually sophisticated.
This is an unpublished project design—one of only four poster concepts Cassandre created for Fortune Magazine in 1937. These designs were never mass-produced and exist as rare artifacts of one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated designers working at the height of his creative powers. The hand symbol became iconic in Cassandre’s vocabulary, representing human agency, control, and mastery—here applied to the dissemination of global information during a pivotal moment in world history.
About A. M. Cassandre
Adolphe Jean Marie Cassandre (1901–1968) stands among the world’s foremost masters of Art Deco design. A French-Ukrainian artist, Cassandre revolutionized commercial and editorial graphics through his command of bold geometry, striking color, and conceptual clarity. His work for major publications, transportation companies, and cultural institutions defined the aesthetic of the 1920s through 1940s. For Fortune Magazine, he was commissioned to create sophisticated visual concepts that reflected the publication’s status as America’s premier business and culture journal. His designs for Fortune remain among his most collectible and sought-after works.
Condition & Details
This poster is in mint condition—a pristine example with no tears, creasing, or foxing. The piece has been professionally linen-backed for preservation and longevity. The imagery remains crisp and vibrant, with the golden accents still bright against the deep blue field. Signed and dated in the plate.
Specifications
- Artist: A. M. Cassandre
- Title: Project for A Newspaper Poster
- Date: 1937 (March Fortune Magazine issue)
- Medium: Gravure Print
- Size: 11″ × 14″
- Condition: Mint
- Backing: Linen-backed
- Inventory #: 17322
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
About The Vintage Poster
The Vintage Poster specializes in rare twentieth-century graphic design, with particular expertise in Art Deco, modernism, and editorial arts. All pieces are sourced from private collections and vetted for authenticity and condition. We are proud members of the International Vintage Poster Dealers Association (IVPDA), adhering to the highest standards of expertise, ethics, and transparency in the vintage poster market. Every purchase includes a detailed Certificate of Authenticity.
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